PG | 1h 47min | Adventure, Drama, Family | 1996 The holiday season is fast approaching, and soon it will be time for some good-natured, family-friendly films to enjoy. After seeing director Carroll Ballard’s 1996 film “Fly Away Home,” I can confidently recommend this as one of the most heartwarming films to share with your…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Fly Away Home’: The Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Rio Grande’: The Fantastic Finale to John Ford’s Cavalry Trilogy
Passed | 1h 45min | Romance, Western | 1950 After I’d watched 1949’s “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,” I learned that it was part of director John Ford’s “Cavalry Trilogy.” I recently watched and reviewed the first film in the series, 1948’s “Fort Apache,” and now I’ve seen 1950’s “Rio Grande.” I’m actually glad that…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’: A Sobering, Uplifting Film
TV-PG | 1h 53min | Biography, Drama, History | 1 March 2019 (USA) Life as a farmer can be unpredictable and sometimes fraught with catastrophe, especially in third-world countries. There, if a particular crop season fails due to drought or other adverse conditions, the farmers can’t simply go and buy rations using their savings. Instead,…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Intouchables’: A Heartwarming Biopic About Togetherness Despite Differences
R | 1h 52min | Biography, Comedy, Drama | 2 November 2011 (France) As we head into 2021, forms of media that focus on the positive aspects of life are a good way to begin the new year—especially in light of all the divisiveness that has encapsulated 2020. In the cinematic realm, I couldn’t think…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Joyeux Noël’: A Modern Classic That Celebrates Our Common Humanity
PG-13 | 1h 56min | Drama, History, Music | 9 November 2005 (France) Christmas is the time of year (yes, even in 2020) when hearts are warmed with good cheer and kindness, and when the air fills with that giddy happiness at hearing children caroling and at the aromas from our traditional Christmas meals. But…
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